Everyday Beans Podcast - Mostly About Coffee and Other Stuff

• The Light Roast Challenge: Finding Balance in Acidity

  Send us a textIn this episode, I deep dive into my week-long experiment with light roasted coffees. I challenged myself to drink exclusively light roasts across multiple brewing methods—pour over, AeroPress, immersion, Moka pot—and share my honest findings. I explore my theory that light roasts struggle to deliver the sweetness that creates balance in coffee, instead offering complex layers of acidity. Throughout the episode, I taste three different light roast espressos (Colombian, Guatemalan, and Ethiopian) to illustrate my points and explain why I believe light roasts actually shine best in espresso form despite not traditionally being my preference. Listeners will learn about extraction percentages, how different brewing methods affect flavor clarity, and why it's valuable to understand coffee styles outside your comfort zone—even if they don't become your everyday preference.For good tasty coffee, check us out at: everydaybeans.comFor tips, tricks and still trying to figure it out: https://www.youtube.com/@everyday-beans

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• Breaking Free from Coffee Perfectionism

  Send us a textIn this introspective episode, I dive into the often overlooked struggles of being a coffee professional while maintaining honest perspectives. I share my journey of being overly critical of my own coffee creations, only to discover that others genuinely enjoy what I've made. This disconnect between personal standards and external reception has taught me valuable lessons about subjectivity in taste and the importance of accepting different opinions.I also explore my recent experiments with light roast coffees and my honest assessment that they often lack the complexity and depth I personally enjoy. Through candid reflections about how we sometimes romanticize coffee, I connect this to larger life truths about accepting when things don't meet our expectations. Listeners will gain insight into the authentic mindset of a coffee professional and learn why it's okay to have preferences that go against popular trends in the coffee world.For good tasty coffee, check us out at: everydaybeans.comFor tips, tricks and still trying to figure it out: https://www.youtube.com/@everyday-beans

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• Recognizing When Your Coffee Isn't For You

  Send us a textIn this episode, I dive into a topic that might seem controversial but is really about being honest with ourselves when it comes to our coffee experiences. I explore the three main ways to recognize when your coffee just isn't meeting your standards—what I playfully call "when your coffee is shit."I share my personal experience with a Sumatran coffee that I tried desperately to enjoy through various brewing methods, temperatures, and techniques, yet it never satisfied my palate. I discuss how Third Wave water can be a "magic potion" that gives your coffee one last chance to show its true potential, and finally, I emphasize the importance of personal taste in our coffee journey. Listeners will learn how to be more objective about their coffee preferences, trust their own palate, and avoid romanticizing coffee to the point of ignoring when a particular brew simply doesn't work for them.For good tasty coffee, check us out at: everydaybeans.comFor tips, tricks and still trying to figure it out: https://www.youtube.com/@everyday-beans

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• Everyday Beans vs. Specialty Coffee Culture

  Send us a textIn this episode, I share my thoughts and experiences after attending the recent Coffee Expo in Houston. I reflect on the disconnect between the specialty coffee industry and everyday coffee drinkers, examining how the event, while impressive in many ways, primarily catered to professionals and enthusiasts rather than the average coffee consumer.I discuss my observations about the prevalence of light roast coffees at the expo, the high costs of attendance, and the industry's focus on specialized brewing methods despite statistical evidence showing most people prefer traditional brewing methods and medium to dark roasts. Through my analysis, I offer insights on how the specialty coffee world could better bridge the gap with everyday coffee lovers while maintaining high standards. By sharing both criticism and appreciation for the Specialty Coffee Association's efforts, I explore how the industry can evolve to be more inclusive while continuing to elevate coffee quality globally.For good tasty coffee, check us out at: everydaybeans.comFor tips, tricks and still trying to figure it out: https://www.youtube.com/@everyday-beans

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• Third Way Water: Transforming Your Home Coffee Game

  Send us a textIn this enlightening episode, I dive into a conversation with the founder of Third Way Water at the Houston Coffee Expo. We explore how water quality dramatically impacts coffee taste and equipment longevity. I reconnect with Third Way Water after previously experiencing their products, discussing how their mineral packets transform distilled water into ideal brewing water for different coffee styles.The founder shares insights from his specialty coffee background dating back to 2008, explaining how his expensive café water filtration systems inspired a more accessible home solution. We discuss how Third Way Water's products help coffee enthusiasts replicate café-quality coffee at home, protect expensive equipment from scaling, and customize flavors based on roast preferences. Listeners will learn how water chemistry can elevate their home brewing experience and extend the life of their coffee equipment, all while gaining a deeper appreciation for the subtle nuances in their favorite brew.For good tasty coffee, check us out at: everydaybeans.comFor tips, tricks and still trying to figure it out: https://www.youtube.com/@everyday-beans

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